Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 February 1910 — WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY.

All honor to that day which long ago Gave birth to him who Freedom’s cause espoused; Who, by his ardor In the sacred fight. The fire and strength of patriots aroused; Who knew no master, save tlgit One divine —___ __ < Whose strength was his, who knew no fear, save one —— The fear of doing wrong! All hall the day - , That gave to Freedom’s cause George Washington! Years come and go, and generations fall Into the dust. The world its heroes gives. They step upon the stage, then pass away And are no more, but Freedom ever lives. And while it lives, and while its banner bright Is upward flung into the golden sun, Within the heart of every freeman’s child Will live that honored name, George Washington. Then honor to the day that gave him birth. For it is also Freedom’s natal day. Let all who worship Freedom’s cause stand forth And to his memory their homage pay.. And let each loyal son the work take up— # For, know ye, Freedom’s work is neyer done— And greater, grander, build the edifice Begun so, lpng ago by Washington. —Arthur J. Burdick.